Adjunct Instructor Foundations in Art

Instructor Position

The Division of Communication, Arts & Humanities is seeking an instructor to teach Foundations, including one or more of the following courses:

• Drawing I, II
• 2D Design
• 3D Design
• Color Theory and Design
• Introduction to Painting

Art + Design Foundations provides students with a base of skills and knowledge necessary for upper-level coursework in which students learn the fundamentals of art and design, methods and materials, historical and contemporary figures, and the process of creative thinking. Delaware County Community College offers three programs in which students can earn an Associates in Fine Art (AFA) majoring in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Photography.

Instructors must hold an MFA in a related field; college teaching experience preferred.

• Develop assignments which emphasize the Elements and Principles of Design.
• Demonstrate methods and materials both traditional and contemporary.
• Introduce traditional and contemporary artists, critical issues, and dialogue.
• Utilize our online learning platform, CANVAS, to oversee project descriptions, grading, attendance, and communication.
• Practice teaching methods which support diverse backgrounds and learning capacities.
• View Art + Design Foundation student work examples here

• Cover Letter (please include college-level experience, but not required).
• Resume (MFA required)
• 10-20 examples of personal work (website link, Word doc. or PDF doc)
• 10-20 examples of student work (website link, Word doc, or PDF doc).
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if the candidate is invited to interview)

Background Clearances:
Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance);
Verification of educational credentials For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DCCC fosters a work environment, and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally.

Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.